Leh, Oct 10: A solemn condolence meeting led by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) Advocate Tashi Gyalson was held on Friday in Leh to pay homage to the four young lives lost in the tragic incident of September 24, 2025. The gathering observed two minutes of silence in memory of the victims, offering prayers for peace to the departed souls and strength to their bereaved families, while also wishing a swift recovery to the injured.
The meeting further honoured the memory of Late Tsering Norboo Lampa, former Executive Councillor (Agriculture), LAHDC Leh, with a minute of silence. A native of Nurla, Lampa began his service in the Agriculture Department in 1968 after earning a BSc in Agriculture from SP College, Srinagar. Rising to the position of Subject Matter Specialist in 1991, he was later elected as President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association (1995–1998), where his efforts for Ladakh’s social and cultural advancement earned wide respect. Attendees lauded his humility, integrity, and lifelong dedication to public service.
Among those present were Executive Councillors Stanzin Chosphel, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee, and Ghulam Mehdi, along with several councillors and LAHDC Leh officials.
The condolence meet followed a Peace Coordination Meeting chaired by Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, which CEC Gyalson also attended. The discussion focused on the September 24 incident and its aftermath. Prominent leaders including Apex Body President Thupstan Chhewang, Tsering Dorjey Lakruk, Ashraf Ali Barcha, and Abdul Qayoom expressed solidarity with the victims’ families, urging a judicial inquiry and the release of detained youth.
Addressing the gathering, CEC Gyalson stated that while the loss of lives is irreparable, constructive dialogue with the Government of India remains essential to rebuild trust. He underscored the role of LAHDC Councils as a bridge between the administration and the people, advocating transparency and sincerity in all deliberations.
Leaders present also called for adequate compensation to the families of the deceased, most of whom belonged to middle-class backgrounds. They condemned sections of the national media for misrepresenting Ladakhis as “anti-national,” stressing the community’s longstanding contributions to the nation’s security and service, reflected in over 600 gallantry awards earned by its citizens.
The gathering concluded with a collective pledge to uphold peace, justice, and communal harmony across Ladakh in the wake of recent events.
